2006 Land Rover Defender vs. 2008 Nissan Rogue
To start off, 2008 Nissan Rogue is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Land Rover Defender would be higher. At 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Nissan Rogue (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 1950 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Nissan Rogue should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Defender.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Rogue. (237 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Rogue.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Land Rover Defender | 2008 Nissan Rogue | |
Make | Land Rover | Nissan |
Model | Defender | Rogue |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | SUV | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 2488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 1950 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 93 L | 60 L |